Newland NLS-PT980-II Series User manual

NLS-PT980-II Series
Mobile Computer
User Guide

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3F, BuildingA, No.1, Rujiang Xi Rd., Mawei, Fuzhou, Fujian, P.R. China. 350015.
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Revision
Description
Changed Date
Ver 1.0
Initial release.
2012-04-12
Ver 1.1
Modify text mistakes
2012-05-16

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Table of Content
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE........................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
SOFTWARE VERSION............................................................................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER DESCRIPTIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Installing the Main Battery......................................................................................................................................... 4
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Power On, Suspend and Wake Up.......................................................................................................................... 5
Calibrating the Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Checking Battery Statues.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing Mini SD Card.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Installing SIM Card..................................................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 3 USING THE PT980-II SERIES .......................................................................................................................... 8
PROGRAMS ICON................................................................................................................................................................... 9
SETTING PROGRAMS ICON.................................................................................................................................................. 10
KEYPADS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Keypad output........................................................................................................................................................... 12
RESETTING THE PT980 II ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Warm reset:............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Cold reset: ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
CHAPTER 4 BARCODE READING....................................................................................................................................... 15
Barcode engine parameter configuration.............................................................................................................. 15
INFORMATION CHECKINGAND SETTING............................................................................................................................... 15
Prefix and Suffix Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Decode Mode Setting .............................................................................................................................................. 16
1D Barcode configuration........................................................................................................................................ 16
2D Barcode configuration........................................................................................................................................ 17
GS1 Code Configuration ......................................................................................................................................... 17
CMOS Configuration................................................................................................................................................ 17
TESTING............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
HELP.................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
READING 1D BARCODE ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
READING 2D BARCODE ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
HOW TO READ RFID CARD................................................................................................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 5 KEYPAD INPUT................................................................................................................................................. 21

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INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
INPUT INTERFACE ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Standard Interface.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Concise Interface...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Symbol Input Interface............................................................................................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 6 USING GPRS COMMUNICATION.................................................................................................................. 24
MAKE NEW CONNECTION.................................................................................................................................................... 24
SETTING DIAL-UP CONNECTION......................................................................................................................................... 26
GPRS CONNECTION STATUS ............................................................................................................................................. 27
CHAPTER 7USINGWIFI COMMUNICATION....................................................................................................................... 28
A. MAIN WINDOW ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
CHAPTER 8 ACTIVESYNC..................................................................................................................................................... 33
CHAPTER 9 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................. 34
CRADLE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Put PT980-II into cradle........................................................................................................................................... 34
Pick up PT980-II from cradle .................................................................................................................................. 34
CHARGING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Use cradle charging ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Charging Indicator of Cradle................................................................................................................................... 35
Use AC adaptor charging ........................................................................................................................................ 35
LED charging indicator ............................................................................................................................................ 35
CONNECT HOST PC VIA USB CABLE.................................................................................................................................. 35
CONNECT HOST PC VIA CRADLE........................................................................................................................................ 36
CHAPTER 10 MAINTENANCE& TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 37
Disassembly and modification................................................................................................................................ 37
Connect power source............................................................................................................................................. 37
Abnormal situation.................................................................................................................................................... 37
Drop Damage............................................................................................................................................................ 37
LCD Display............................................................................................................................................................... 37
Stacking heavy objects............................................................................................................................................ 37
Placed location.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Use occasion............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Caution....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Battery safety guidelines ......................................................................................................................................... 38

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Chapter 1 About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about using the NLS-PT980-II series mobile computer and accessories.
Documentation Set
The documentation set for the NLS-PT980-II provides information for specific user needs and includes:
NLS-PT980-II Series Quick Start Guide ：Describes how to get the NLS-PT980-II Series up and running.
NLS-PT980-II Series User Guide ：This is the manual, Describes how to use the NLS-PT980-II Series.
uTools CE Software Utilities User Guide ：Describes how to use Newland's WinCE utilities software.
Specification
Performance
Processor
PXA270, 520MHz CPU
Memory
128MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Operation System
Microsoft Windows CE6.0
Interface
RS-232, USB1.1 (support USB charge)
Physical
Dimensions (L x W x H)
156x 72 x 31 mm (6.2 x 2.8 x 1.2 inch)
Weight
250g (Including battery)
Display
2.83” QVGA (240 x 320) touch screen with backlight
Keyboard
25 Keys Numeric with backlight
Notification
Vibrator, Beeper and LED
Battery
Main
3.7V, 2400mAh, Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery (Support working time up to 18 hours)
Backup
3.7V, 150mAh, Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery (Support data backup up to 170 hours)
Expansion
Mini-SD slot, support memory card up to 32GB
Power Adaptor
Output: DC 5V, ≥ 1.5A; Input: AC 100~240V, 50~60Hz
Environmental
Operation Temperature
-10℃to 50℃(14℉to 122℉)
Storage Temperature
-20℃to 60℃( -4℉to 140℉)
Humidity
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Static Discharge
±8 kV (Air discharge), ±6kV (Direct discharge)

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Drop
1.2 m drop to concrete
Environmental Sealing
IP54 sealing
Bar code/ RFID
1D Laser (≥ 6 mil)
1D CCD (≥ 4 mil)
Code128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code-39, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5,
ISBN/ISSN, Code 93, etc.
2D CMOS (≥ 5 mil)
All 1D bar codes as well as common 2D bar codes like PDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix,
Maxi code, Aztec, etc.
RFID
HR13.56MHz
Wireless
WLAN
Summit IEEE 802.11 b/g, security support EAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1X
WWAN
GPRS (900, 1800MHz), CDMA(800MHz)
Certificates
FCC Part15 Class B, CE EMC Class B, CCC
Software Version
Deceting terminal software and hardware version information will be helpful to future updates or maintenance.
Way to check software version: “Start”-“Setting”-“Control Panel”-“System Setting”. Or right click “My Equipment” and hold
for 3 seconds, “System attribute” window will pop up.
Basic information form “System attribute” is as following figure:
A. Information and website of OEM
B. Product name
C. Software version
D. Product serial number
Figure1.1：System attribute—Basic

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Chapter Descriptions
Chapter 1, About This Guide : general description of this manual.
Chapter 2, Getting Started : provides information on getting the PT980-II Series up and running for
the first time.
Chapter 3, Using the PT980-II Series : provides basic instructions for using the PT980-II Series
Chapter 4, Barcode Reading:explain how to use terminal to read barcode
Chapter 5, Keypad Input : explain how to use keypad to input
Chapter 6, Using GPRS Communication : explains how to use WiFi functionality.
Chapter 7, Using ActiveSync : synchronizes information on the mobile computer with information on
the host computer
Chapter 8, Accessories : describes the available accessories and how to use them with the
PT980-II Series.
Chapter 9, Maintenance & Troubleshooting : provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems duringPT980-II
Series operation.
For more product and support information, please visit our web site: http://www.nlscan.com。
Service Information
Newland China
Phone
[phone]
Email
[email protected]
Newland Europe
Phone
[phone]
Email
[email protected]
Newland Taiwan
Phone
[phone]
Email
[email protected]
Newland North America
Phone
[phone]
Email
[email protected]

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the PT-980-II Series and explains how to install and charge the batteries, and
power on the PT-980-II Series for the first time.
Unpacking
Carefully remove all protective material from the pack.
Verify that you received the following:
PT-980-II Mobile Computer
USB cable
AC adaptor
Li-Polymer battery
Tethered stylus
Hand strap
Quick Start Guide
Accessories
PT-980-II single slot cradle
Getting Started
Installing the Main Battery

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1. Figure 1 indicates the direction to unlock the latch.
2. Figure 2 indicates the direction to take out the battery cover.
3. Follow the instructions of figure 3 and 4 to insertthe battery.
4. Follow the instructions of figure 5to close down the battery cover.
5. Push the latch to the lock position.
Charging the Battery
There are two ways to charge the battery:
Using USB cable to connect to host PC. Charging time should need around 8-10 hours.
Using AC adaptor to connect to the terminal with the appropriate power source. Charging time should need around 4
hours.
Charging indication: Charging status LED turn from red to green, indicates the battery charging complete.
Note: standby battery can only be charged using provided adapter. It take about 4 hours to charge fully.
Power On, Suspend and Wake Up
Power On:
Long press the power button for 2-3 seconds to start the terminal.
Suspend:
During terminal in power on status, long press the power button for 2 seconds to turn terminal into suspend mode
immediately.
Terminal no operation in a period of time will go into suspend mode, when you turn on the auto suspend function.
The timer for automatically into suspend mode can be set by:
Tap “Start”→“Settings”→“Control Panel”→double clicks “Power”→“schemes”.
Wake Up:
During terminal in suspended status, press power button to wake up the terminal.
Calibrating the Screen
The touch screen calibration tool is for setting accuracy of the touch screen.
Tap “Start”→“Settings”→“Control Panel”→ double clicks “Stylus”→”Calibration”.
Click “Recalibrate” button then the screen becomes as shown in Figure 2.2. Carefully press and briefly hold the tip of
stylus on the center of each target that appears on the screen. Repeat as the target moves around the screen then tap
the screen to continue.

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Figure 2.1：“Stylus Properties”
Figure 2.2：Recalibration
Checking Battery Statues
To check the charge status of the main battery in the terminal.
Tap “Start”→“Settings”→”System”→double clicks “Power”
Figure 2.3：Power Management
Power Management: to save power. When using AC Power by setting duration into power efficiency mode and Automatic
idle mode; When using battery by setting duration into power efficiency mode and Automatic idle mode; duration of
keyboard backlight; icon shown mode.
Note: when LED is dark, the terminal is into power efficiency mode.